From root: yabang
Usage Note
Mayabang is a common way to describe someone who is full of themselves. For example, Mayabang siya sa harap ng kanyang mga kaibigan means He is boastful in front of his friends.
Examples
" Mayabang ang bagong kaklase. "
Natural Translation
The new classmate is arrogant.
Literal Translation
Arrogant the new classmate.
" Huwag kang maging mayabang sa iyong kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Do not be arrogant toward others.
Literal Translation
Do not you become arrogant to your neighbor/peer.
" Bagama't matalino siya, mas gugustuhin siya ng mga tao kung hindi lang siya masyadong mayabang. "
Natural Translation
Although he is smart, people would like him more if only he weren't so arrogant.
Literal Translation
Although smart he, more would-like him by people if not only he too arrogant.
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